More than 700 people attended a sunrise service on a beautiful Easter morning on Wayzata Beach. The service, held by Wayzata Community Church, included communion, bonfires, music — and plenty of dogs.
Christians around the world marked Easter on Sunday, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. As many as 60,000 gathered in Rome to hear Pope Francis' Easter Sunday message decrying the attack on civilians in Syria.
The Easter Sunrise Service was held on Wayzata Beach on April 16,2017 had an attendance of over 700 human attendees and over 100 dogs.]Richard Tsong-Taatariiïrichard.tsong-taatarii@startribune.com (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
L to R John Woodbury and Reverend Lindy Purdy served communion to the attendees.]The Easter Sunrise Service was held on Wayzata Beach on April 16,2017 had an attendance of over 700 human attendees and over 100 dogs.Richard Tsong-Taatariiïrichard.tsong-taatarii@startribune.com (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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